Alexander Gordon Mackie
Name Alexander Gordon Mackie
Number Gunner 30432
Battalion 4th Australian Artillery Brigade
Place of Birth St Kilda
Next of Kin Mrs. Agnes Mackie 8 Redda St St Kilda
Date and place of enlistment Melbourne 18/8/16
Physical details on enlistment Age 24 years 4 months, 128 pounds, hazel eyes and light brown hair.
Religion Presbyterian
Occupation Accountant
Date and place of death 4/9/1917 at the 140th Field Ambulance in Belgium
Location of grave or memorial
He was buried in Reninghelst New Military Cemetery Belgium
Relationship to Woorayl Shire
He was the brother of Mrs. Black of Tarwin Meadows
Military History
- He is on the Meeniyan Honour Roll
- He attended Wesley College
- 18/8/16 He enlisted in Melbourne
- 23/11/16 He embarked Melbourne on HMAT Honorata
- 29/1/17 He disembarked in Plymouth
- He had measles in England after arriving
- 8/6/17 He proceeded to France from Southampton
- 18/8/17 He went to the 4th Artillery Brigade in Belgium
- 4/9/17 He died of wounds
- 5/9/17 He was buried in Reninghelst Military Cemetery Belgium
- His mother received his medals, plaque and scroll
- His effects were: – a pair of spurs, a leather vest, 2 brushes in a case, a scarf, air cushion, a pair of leggings, a razor in a case, 3 pipes (1 in case), 1 singlet, 3 pairs of socks, a filter in bag, metal wrist watch and strap, combination knife, fork and spoon in case and 2 small keys.
- He was the son of Rev J Gordon Mackie and Agnes Jane Mackie of Myoora Irving Rd Toorak.
- His brother John Mackie was also killed in action on 21/10/1917
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